AL MUSANNAH: As part of the efforts by the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Al Musannah to enhance students’ effective communication skills, the Student Activities Society at the Preparatory Studies Centre organised the English Public Speaking Competition (UTAS-Talks) – Season Three on Monday.
The competition targets students enrolled in the General Foundation Programme, specifically those studying General English (Levels 2 and 3) across all UTAS branches. A total of forty-one students registered for the event, and sixteen contestants were selected from nine different branches to compete for the top positions.
This initiative aims to develop students’ public speaking and presentation skills, boost their self-confidence, and enhance their ability to use English effectively and expressively.
The participants’ speeches covered a wide range of themes, including innovation and technology, personal development and education, society and culture, environment and sustainability, and student life beyond the classroom. This thematic variety reflected the students’ awareness and engagement with contemporary global and social issues.
The judging panel comprised five English language lecturers from the Preparatory Studies Centres of various UTAS branches.
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